Convert Barrel dry (US) to Peck (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Barrel dry (US) [bbl dry] to Peck (UK) [pk (UK)], or Convert Peck (UK) to Barrel dry (US).
How to Convert Barrel Dry (Us) to Peck (Uk)
1 bbl dry = 12.7172057306389 pk (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl dry to pk (UK):
15 bbl dry = 15 × 12.7172057306389 pk (UK) = 190.758085959583 pk (UK)
Barrel Dry (Us) to Peck (Uk) Conversion Table
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Barrel Dry (Us)
The barrel dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 115.627 cubic inches or approximately 1.84 gallons.
History/Origin
The barrel dry originated in the United States as a standard measure for dry goods such as grains and other commodities, established in the 19th century to facilitate trade and standardization.
Current Use
Today, the barrel dry (US) is primarily used in the agricultural and commodities industries to quantify dry bulk materials, although its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Peck (Uk)
A peck (UK) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck has origins in medieval England and was traditionally used for measuring dry commodities like grains and produce. It was part of the imperial system of units and has been used since the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the peck is largely obsolete in everyday measurement but is still used in some agricultural contexts and for historical reference, particularly in the UK and in traditional recipes.